John Hockaday

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It's Time to Sell Your Insurance Business: What's It Worth?

September 8, 2020

For my guys and gals who have narrowed down the retirement possibilities and want to sell, we need to talk about something really important: your book's value. So, today we're going to help you…

What Agents Need to Know to Prepare for AEP During COVID-19

August 25, 2020

In July, Integrity put on a fantastic event called Medicare Live, and DEFT Research had a great session on Consumer Insights. You can watch that session recording at https://medicarelive2020.com.…

Level Up: How to Start Building an Insurance Agency

July 28, 2020

If you're a rockstar producer interested in starting an agency, you have a choice: do I want to continue serving clients, or do I want to get into management?

How Technology Is Helping Us Get Through COVID-19

June 29, 2020

What a difference three months can make! The COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to change. Thanks to technology, we've shifted the way we do business and are making it through just fine.

Hot Med Supps for Indiana Agents – Q2 2020

April 13, 2020

Attention Med Supp agents in Indiana! We do a lot of business out of Indiana and decided to share the best carriers as we head into the second quarter of 2020.

Now That AEP Is Over, Sell Your Insurance Business!

December 20, 2019

AEP is over! As I talk to agents, a lot of the older guys say that they don't want to go through another AEP. Now that the dust has settled from a busy fourth quarter, this felt like the perfect time…

Can You Be Contracted With Multiple FMOs?

October 28, 2019

If you're new to the senior market, or are considering making the switch from captive to independent, you probably have some questions about contracting and FMOs.

Our Thoughts on the 2020 Exit of Medicare Supplement Plan F

March 12, 2019

By now, we're all fully aware that Medigap Plan F is changing on January 1, 2020. At the top of the year, anyone who is newly eligible to Medicare will not be able to buy Medicare Supplement Plan F.…

2018 AEP is Here!

October 9, 2018

It's that time of year again where we're rolling into the 4th quarter and the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner. We wanted to send you a word of encouragement as well…

[VIDEO] Succession Planning 101: Webinar Recording

August 7, 2018

Webinar Recording This video is a recording of a webinar hosted by AgencyBloc. In this video, John Hockaday discusses several areas of concern when preparing to sell your insurance agency or book of…